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In October of 1966, Michael Chiarodo enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. By January of 1967, he was stationed in Vietnam to serve America in the Vietnam War.   “The Marine Corps was the only branch of service that I thought to...

Deborah “Deb” Butterfield’s family are Cherokee Indians, with a great grandparent having traveled on the Trail of Tears before settling in Oklahoma. Butterfield’s parents moved from Oklahoma to Indiana for work, and they began their lives in...

It’s Popcorn weekend! Get out to downtown Valparaiso for a weekend full of family-friendly fun: races, vendors, a parade, concerts, and so much more! With the summer heat sticking around a bit longer, this weekend’s also the perfect time to hit...

What’s recently happened? On August 17, Wheeler High School (WHS)’s Cross Country team debuted its first season by hosting the annual Bearcat Invite. Due to the construction of new sports fields on campus, the race was held at the Gabis Arboretum...

Dena Whaling, born and raised in Valparaiso, has spent a large majority of her life giving back to the community in one way or another. Alongside her Valparaiso High School sweetheart, Matt, she has become a pillar of light and hope for friends and...

Northern Indiana is taking advantage of the extra time away from work thanks to Labor Day to bring you tons of fun, laughs, music, and more this weekend! As fall begins to make its way here, many summer events are wrapping up for the year, so come...

Colleen McQuillan, a resident of Highland, has religiously received mammograms since she turned 40. When she couldn’t secure an appointment at her doctor’s office in Illinois in 2020 for a mammogram, she made an appointment in Indiana instead....

What’s recently happened? Morgan Township High School (MTHS) began its 2024-2025 school year on August 14. The start of a new school year brought the start of new classes and extracurriculars for all students, including several call out meetings...

Rick Clements is what some may call a jack-of-all-trades. Student. Professor. Dad. Author. Speaker.  Clements grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Perry Meridian High School before attending Indiana University, where he received a...

Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean the fun in Indiana is moving indoors! From races to concerts to even a bit of island hopping, Northern Indiana is bringing tons of fun for the whole family straight to you this weekend. Take a...